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Can my son who is a US citizen take me lawfully to the US?
Asked on Oct 17th, 2011 on Immigration - Texas
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I live in Georgia (country). My son is the citizen of the US who was born out of wedlock to a US citizen father. He is 13 years old and lives with me. I am the citizen of Georgia and I have never been to America. Can my son take me lawfully to the US? How can I get permission to enter the US?
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Immigration and Naturalization Attorney serving San Diego, CA
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Once your son turns 21 he can petition for you to come to the U.S. as an immediate relative; to come sooner you would need to qualify for a nonimmigrant visa.
Answered on Nov 07th, 2011 at 8:56 PM
U.S. Immigration and Nationality Law Attorney serving San Diego, CA
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Your son cannot petition you to come here as a Resident until he is 21.
Answered on Oct 31st, 2011 at 7:37 PM
Assault Attorney serving Richardson, TX
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He must be an adult to sponsor you. You may be able to visit on a visitors visa.
Answered on Oct 31st, 2011 at 11:24 AM
Intellectual Property Attorney serving Menlo Park, CA
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You will have to apply for visa at the US embassy or consulate. Your son cannot take you to the US. When he turns 21, he can petition you for immigration. Before that, you will have to find a reason to apply for visa (such as B2 for tourist, H1 for working for a US employer, F-1 for study, etc.).
Answered on Oct 28th, 2011 at 7:27 PM
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Your son must be 21 to petition for you. You may, however, apply for a visitor visa. Whether it is granted or not depends on a number of factors including your ties to your home country.
Answered on Oct 28th, 2011 at 7:24 PM
LCA Audits and Investigations Attorney serving Houston, TX
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If you're son is an adult US citizen, he can petition for you.
Answered on Oct 28th, 2011 at 7:14 PM